Aloft Hotels is billed as a new high-design/low-cost brand from Starwood Hotels & Resorts. I stayed at one this weekend in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. Here are eight things I like about it.
1. A pool table in the lobby. Who says “low-cost” can’t also be cool?
2. Where did they get those groovy sofas in the reception area?
3. The squishy blue tiles in the elevators that makes you think you’re walking on water.
4. Sleek European design at a fraction of the cost. If Ikea opened a hotel, this is what it would look like.
5. This box plugs into all of your devices and works with the in-room TV. I want one.
6. Feather duvets. Just like staying at Mom’s place in the Swiss Alps.
7. Is that a cow above my bed?
8. Heads up! Now that’s what I call a shower.
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The Aloft Hotel looks great BUT you did not put the cost/night down. I could not find it on their website either.
Could you possible disclose the cost?
Thanks Chris.
A room at the Rancho property next weekend will set you back about $100. You can search for rates on the site.
I can’t wait to check ours out…
Minneapolis just got a NEW Westin, aloft, AND a W hotel in the historic Foshay Tower, along with the Hotel Ivy – Starwood’s Luxury Collection.
I’m booked into the aloft in Minneapolis for the first week of next month. It was actually more expensive, $229 a night, than it’s sister Sheraton property. I just thought I’d give it a try but now I don’t know, given you say it’s an economy hotel.